birds
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2020
Maine loon population appears strong despite slight drop in numbers
The Audubon Society says the number of adult loons is more than twice the count from the mid-1980s.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2019
Birding: Scientists fed city crows a concentrated diet of cheeseburgers
Their research question: What's the best address for a crow for optimal health? The city or the countryside?
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PublishedOctober 20, 2019
Hunting: The logic behind duck names is anything but logical
Whether you're thinking about the common name or the scientific one, it often is a baffling name game.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2019
New Falmouth preserve takes wing as much-needed bird sanctuary
New studies show that birds are at high risk through climate change, particularly in Maine.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2019
Keeping the beat of a fall migration
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PublishedOctober 6, 2019
Where art and science meet: North Yarmouth artist renders wildlife
Fresh off a residency at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Michael Boardman wants to educate the public through his art about threats to breeding birds.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2019
Maine Voices: Our state’s actions are key to reversing trend of bird population decline
Well-managed forests can sustain livelihoods while ensuring that birds still have places to nest and raise their young.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2019
Hunting: Fall turkey hunt offers a change of pace
Scatter the birds in many directions, and then call them back in. It seems counterintuitive, but it works.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2019
Canoeing: A delightful stream with an unforgettable name
Take a trip along the Cobbosseecontee Stream to Pleasant Pond in Gardiner.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2019
North America has lost nearly 30% of its birds in 50 years, experts find
Scientists blame loss of habitat, pesticides, light pollution and even cats.